Author : Johannes Brahms

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Contains Violin Op. 77, Violin and Cello, Op. 102, and Piano Concerti Nos. 1 and 2. from the Complete Works Edition of Breitkopf and Hartel.

Author : Johannes Brahms

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Brahms's collection of twenty-four chamber works features several of the most celebrated masterpieces within the classical repertoire. His piano trios, notably the renowned Horn and Clarinet Trios, rank among the most esteemed, frequently performed, and recorded compositions. This edition, reprinted from the authoritative version prepared by Hans Gál for Breitkopf & Härtel, encompasses all five of these exceptional works in a cost-effective yet high-quality format.

Author : Antonin Dvorak

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This collection, reissued from the definitive edition by the Antonín Dvořák Society, showcases five of the most esteemed chamber works by the renowned Czech composer: Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65; Dumky Trio, Op. 90; Piano Quartet in D Major, Op. 23; Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87; and Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81.

Author : Antonin Dvorak

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Highly regarded for its elegance and authenticity, Dvořák's chamber music is deemed to be among his most exceptional creations, with the five string quartets included in this collection standing out as some of his greatest chamber works. These pieces are reproduced directly from the esteemed and meticulously engraved Simrock editions, which were published under Dvořák's personal oversight.

Author : Cesar Franck

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Reprint of the C.F. Peters editions of the "Violin Sonata," the "Piano Trio, op. 1/1," the "String Quartet" and the "Piano Quintet."

Author : George Gershwin

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In 1919-20, George Gershwin was establishing his reputation through Broadway songs and his inaugural show in New York. However, he was already drawn to classical music, a realm he would boldly enter in 1924 with "Rhapsody in Blue." To prepare for this transition, he undertook an intensive composition course, during which he composed the brief "Lullaby" for string quartet, likely in 1919. He was so taken with its memorable melody that he later incorporated it into his one-act "jazz opera," "Blue Monday Blues." His brother Ira remarked in 1968, upon the quartet movement's first publication, that he found the piece "charming and kind." Consequently, this American composer gifted the world a second lullaby, one that stands proudly alongside his renowned "Summertime" from "Porgy and Bess."

Author : Joesph Haydn

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Mozart once remarked, "It was from Haydn that I first learned the true way to compose quartets." The publication of Twelve String Quartets represents the second volume in an ambitious project aimed at producing a complete collection of Haydn's string quartets. This edition offers musicians, students, music historians, and enthusiasts of Haydn an affordable opportunity to access a well-structured, durable, and clearly printed modern edition of his most distinguished works in full score.

Author : Felix Mendelssohn

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Author : Felix Mendelssohn

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Mendelssohn's contributions to chamber music are widely regarded as exceptional, showcasing his profound command of the genre. His unwavering passion for pure music imbues his quartets, in particular, with a remarkable integrity of thought and expression. These esteemed works remain favorites among both performers and audiences alike. Each piece has been recorded extensively and is frequently featured in chamber music concerts. The collection is derived from the renowned and scholarly Breitkopf & Härtel series, which is noted for its clarity and accessibility, encompassing all of Mendelssohn's chamber compositions for strings, with the exception of those involving piano.